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Occlusion--time to reflect? A personal view
1Division of Conservative Dentistry, Guy's, King's and St Thomas' Dental Institute, King's College, London, UK. david.bartlett@kcl.ac.uk
Journal of Oral Rehabilitation
|May 19, 2005
Summary
Understanding dental occlusion has evolved, presenting complexities and highlighting the adaptive nature of dentition. This commentary traces the historical development of occlusion concepts since the journal
Area of Science:
- Dental science
- Oral rehabilitation
- Dentistry
Background:
- Occlusion is a complex topic in dentistry.
- Understanding occlusion is crucial due to the adaptive nature of dentition.
- The Journal of Oral Rehabilitation has a history of publishing on occlusion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the evolution of occlusion understanding.
- To present arguments on the changing importance of occlusion.
- To contextualize occlusion's significance in dental rehabilitation over time.
Main Methods:
- Historical review of occlusion concepts.
- Analysis of the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation's contributions.
- Commentary on the evolution of dental occlusion principles.
Main Results:
- Occlusion understanding has shifted since the journal's inception.
- The perception of occlusion ranges from complex to a demonstration of dental adaptability.
- The importance and interpretation of occlusion have changed.
Conclusions:
- The concept of occlusion has undergone significant evolution.
- Continued discourse is needed to fully grasp occlusion's role in oral health.
- The journal has played a role in shaping the understanding of dental occlusion.